Kubota GR1600-ID-2 Operator's Manual page 15

4 SAFE OPERATION
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6. Keep your riding mower clean. Dirt and grass build-up
can cause fires and may lead to serious personal
injury.
Replace all safety labels that are damaged, lost or
have otherwise become illegible. If a part to be
replaced has a label on it, obtain a new safety label
from your KUBOTA Dealer and install it in the same
place as on the removed part.
7. Use extra care in handling diesel fuels. They are
flammable.
(1) Use only an approved container.
(2) Do not remove fuel cap or refuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke while refueling or when standing near
fuel.
(3) Do not refuel the machine indoors and always
clean up spilled fuel or oil.
(4) Do not store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as in a water
heater.
(5) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
(6) Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
8. Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
9. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut your hands. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
11. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
12. Do not smoke when working around the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from battery. The
battery presents an explosion hazard because it gives
off hydrogen and
recharging.
13. Before "JUMP STARTING" a dead battery, read and
follow all of the instructions to help protect the
alternator from damage due to extreme load changes.
(See "JUMP STARTING" in "OPERATING THE
ENGINE" section.)
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive
gases. Follow the instructions below to prevent
personal injury.
A Wear eye and skin protection.
A Keep sparks and flame away.
A Always have adequate ventilation while charging
or using the battery.
14. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher available at all
times.
15. Disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable before
working on or near electric components.
oxygen...especially when
16. Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the
fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark.
Otherwise, the battery
prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the
battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check the
fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required
so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and
LOWER levels.
17. To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable first
and connect it last.
(1) Battery
(2) Positive cable (+)
(3) Negative cable (-)
18. Make sure cir-clips, nuts and spring lock washers are
properly secured on the front and rear wheels,
respectively.
19. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
20. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
21. Properly dispose of used lubricants, filters, batteries,
and other such components.
22. Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim. This should be
done by a qualified person with the proper equipment.
23. Always maintain the correct tire inflation pressure. Do
not inflate tires above the recommended pressure
shown in the Operator's Manual.
component parts may